New England Lacrosse Pioneer Jim Logan Passes Away

The lacrosse world has sadly lost one of its recent pioneers. Jim Logan, 65, who was instrumental in building lacrosse in New England, passed away suddenly on Sunday in Salem, Mass., after suffering a heart attack while working as a race marshall at a 30K road race nearby. Read the full obituary here.

Logan was a four-year letterwinner in lacrosse at Hobart (Class of ’68), before going on to work for Brine and coach box and field teams in New England, including the Boston Bolts (see photo above). He also coached collegiately at Holy Cross, Merrimack and Salem State, in addition to working with a host of local clinics and high school programs.

An active runner, Logan volunteered and competed in races throughout New England.

His funeral will be held Friday, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m., in Grace Episcopal Church, 385 Essex St., Salem. Visitation will be Thursday 4-8 in the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St. (corner of North Street), Salem.